Description
The Strawberry Lemon Drop Refresher is a family-favorite concoction that tastes of pure joy, sunshine, and a little bit of mom-magic in every sip. It's incredibly simple to make, bursting with fresh flavors, and a naturally nourishing choice that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled
4–5 each Fresh Lemons, juiced
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2 cups Water
2–3 cups Cold Water or Sparkling Water, for serving
Plenty Ice, for serving
Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Whole strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull your fresh strawberries. Place them in a blender
- Blend Strawberries: Add ½ cup of water to the blender with the strawberries. Blend until completely smooth. Strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds, if desired
- Juice Lemons: Squeeze the fresh lemons to get about ½ cup of juice. Strain any pulp or seeds
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup of sugar and the remaining 1½ cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool
- Combine & Chill: Pour the strawberry purée, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup into a large pitcher. Stir well to combine all ingredients
- Serve: Chill the Strawberry Lemon Drop mixture for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice, pour about halfway with the Strawberry Lemon Drop concentrate, then top with cold water or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slices and whole strawberries. Enjoy your homemade Strawberry Lemon Drop!
Notes
Always use the ripest, most fragrant strawberries for the best flavor.
Taste the mixture before chilling and adjust sweetness; lemons vary in tartness.
Chill the concentrate thoroughly for maximum refreshment. Making it ahead allows flavors to meld.
For extra lemon flavor, zest one lemon into the warm simple syrup.
Store concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; stir well before serving.
Substitute strawberries with raspberries or blueberries, or use lime juice instead of lemon for a twist.
Reduce sugar or use honey/maple syrup for a less sweet drink. Add fresh mint or basil to the blender for an herbaceous note.
For a fizzy drink, top with sparkling water or club soda.
Frozen strawberries can be used; thaw and drain any excess liquid before blending.
For an adult version, add a shot of vodka or gin to a glass of the prepared drink.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry, lemon, drink, refresher, summer, easy, non-alcoholic, fruit drink